Information on dates & rates, camp session schedules, discounts, our cancellation policy, and more, can all be found on this page!
PRICING STRUCTURE
Camp Ondessonk is a premier adventure destination of the Midwest. Our camper fees are extremely competitive and unlike many other summer camps, Ondessonk does not charge additional fees for horseback riding or senior camper electives.
Camp Ondessonk is a self-sufficient organization that relies entirely on camper fees, grants, and contributions to operate. Unlike many other camps, prices are all-inclusive; all kids have access to all activities included in their program with no additional fees, period. Realizing that we serve a wide variety of families with varying abilities to pay, we’ve adopted a 3-tier pricing program. Please review the descriptions and decide which of the three prices your family is able and willing to pay for your child’s camp experience. This is strictly based on the honor system and in no way influences the experience children receive.
Rate A: Based on the actual cost of participation. Includes expenses for staff, maintenance, food, programs, supplies, and wear/tear depreciation.
Rate B: This is our partially subsidized rate. It does not fully reflect the true cost of participation.
Rate C: This is our standard subsidized fee. It does not reflect the true cost of participation.
Early Bird Rate**: Summer Camp Early Bird online enrollment begins October 1, 2026.
**The Early Bird discount pricing may not be used with the Scholarship Program or combined with Multi-Child or Multi-Session discounts. Early Bird discount pricing is only valid from Oct 1, 2026 – Feb. 1, 2027. Not all camping sessions are included in the Early Bird discount program. Discounts MUST be paid in full by February 1st at 5PM. All balances not paid in full will automatically be changed to the Rate C amount on February 2nd. After sign up, participants within the Early Bird discount program will be required to pay the full upgrade cost if a different camping session or camping program is chosen which is not included in the Early Bird Discount pricing dates.
Ondessonk Tuition Payments
– Make installment payments easily and securely using our online registration system. Login and make a payment according to your schedule and budget.
– You can schedule monthly payments by contacting our Director of Finance, 618-695-2489 x101
– All balances are due 30 days prior to camper’s arrival.
Registration Deadlines
Session 1 – May 21, 2027
Session 2 – May 28, 2027
Session 3 – Jun 4, 2027
Session 4 – Jun 11, 2027
Session 5 – Jun 18, 2027
Session 6 – Jun 25, 2027
Session 7 – Jul 2, 2027
Session 8 – Jul 9, 2027
Session 9 – Jul 16, 2027
CLICK EACH SECTION BELOW TO SEE ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
Traditional Camp (Ages 10-15, COED)
Dates:
Session 1 – May 30 – June 5 **
Session 2 – June 6 – June 12 **
Session 3 – June 13 – June 19
Session 4 – June 20 – June 26
Session 5 – June 27 – July 3 **
Session 6 – July 4 – July 10 **
Session 7 – July 11 – July 17
Session 8 – July 18 – July 24 **
Session 9 – July 25 – July 31
Rates:
Rate A: $759
Rate B: $709
Rate C: $659
** Early Bird Rate: $619
($140 savings through Feb 1st)
Mini Camp (Ages 8-10, COED)
Dates:
Session 1 – May 30 – June 2 **
Session 2 – June 6 – June 9
Session 3 – June 13 – June 16
Session 4 – June 20 – June 23 **
Session 5 – June 27 – June 30 **
Session 6 – July 4 – July 7 **
Session 7 – July 11 – July 14 **
Session 8 – July 18 – July 21
Session 9 – July 25 – July 28 **
Rates:
Rate A: $469
Rate B: $449
Rate C: $429
** Early Bird Rate: $409
($140 savings through Feb 1st)
Mini Camp Explorers (Ages 8-10, COED)
Dates:
Session 1 – May 30 – June 5 **
Session 2 – June 6 – June 12
Session 3 – June 13 – June 19
Session 4 – June 20 – June 26 **
Session 5 – June 27 – July 3 **
Session 6 – July 4 – July 10 **
Session 7 – July 11 – July 17 **
Session 8 – July 18 – July 24
Session 9 – July 25 – July 31 **
Rates:
Rate A: $759
Rate B: $709
Rate C: $659
** Early Bird Rate: $619
($140 savings through Feb 1st)
Equestrian Programs (COED)
Horse Camp (Ages 12-15, Beginner)
Weight limit of 225lbs for rider & horse safety
Dates:
Session 1 – May 30 – June 5
Session 2 – June 6 – June 12
Session 4 – June 20 – June 26
Session 5 – June 27 – July 3
Session 6 – July 4 – July 10
Session 7 – July 11 – July 17
Session 9 – July 25 – AJuly 31
Rates:
Rate A: $829
Rate B: $779
Rate C: $729
Advanced Horse Camp (Ages 13-16, Intermediate)
Weight limit of 225lbs for rider & horse safety
Dates:
Session 3 – June 13 – June 19
Session 8 – July 18 – July 24
Rates:
Rate A: $859
Rate B: $809
Rate C: $759
Horse Adventure (Ages 13-16, Advanced)
Weight Limit of 225lbs for rider & horse safety
Dates:
Session 2 – June 6 – June 12
Session 3 – June 13 – June 19 **
Session 4 – June 20 – June 26
Rates:
Rate A: $849
Rate B: $799
Rate C: $749
** Early Bird Rate: $709
($140 savings through Feb 1st)
Adventure Programs (COED)
Shawnee Adventures (Ages 13-15, Beginner)
Dates:
Session 7 – July 11 – July 17 **
Session 8 – July 18 – July 24 **
Session 9 – July 25 – July 31
Rates:
Rate A: $769
Rate B: $719
Rate C: $669
** Early Bird Rate: $629
($140 savings through Feb 1st)
Camper vs. Wild (Ages 13-15, Beginner)
Dates:
Session 1 – May 30 – June 5 **
Rates:
Rate A: $769
Rate B: $719
Rate C: $669
** Early Bird Rate: $629
($140 savings through Feb 1st)
Climbing Adventure (Ages 13-15, Beginner)
Dates:
Session 5 – June 27 – July 3 **
Rates:
Rate A: $769
Rate B: $719
Rate C: $669
** Early Bird Rate: $629
($140 savings through Feb 1st)
Art & Earth Adventure (Ages 13-15, Beginner)
Dates:
Session 6 – July 4 – July 10
Rates:
Rate A: $769
Rate B: $719
Rate C: $669
Lodge Camps (COED) ~ For Active Lodge Members Only ~
Lodge Fellowship Camp (Ages 11-15)
Dates:
Session 4 – June 20 – June 26
Rates:
Rate A: $759
Rate B: $709
Rate C: $659
Lodge Camp (Ages 12-15)
Dates:
Session 9 – July 25 – July 31
Rates:
Rate: $709
Ondessonk Wisdom in Leadership – O.W.L. (Age 15, COED)
Dates:
Session 1-2 – May 30 – June 12
Session 3-4 – June 13 – June 26 **
Session 6-7 – July 4 – July 17
Session 8-9 – July 18 – July 31
Rates:
Rate A: $1,034
Rate B: $984
Rate C: $934
** Early Bird Rate: $894
($140 savings through Feb 1st)
Layover Camp (Ages 10-16, COED)
Dates:
Session 1 to 2 – June 5 – June 6
Session 3 to 4 – June 19 – June 20
Session 6 to 7 – July 10 – July 11
Session 8 to 9 – July 24 – July 25
Rate:
$80
DISCOUNTS
Multiple Child Discount
Families pay regular advertised camp session rate for the first child registered. Request a $45 discount for each additional child you register. This discount applies to children within immediate families. Cannot be combined with Early Bird Super Session Discount.
Multiple Session Discount
Campers pay regular advertised rate for the first camp session purchased. Request a $45 discount for each additional camp session purchased. This discount applies to individual children enrolling in more than one session. Cannot be combined with Early Bird Super Session Discounts or Lodge Camp Discount.
Refer a Friend Program
Help sign up a new camper this summer, and you and your new camper friend will both receive $20 in non-refundable barter bucks for the Trading Post. Submit your referral online today! Program rules are as follows:
- Referred camper must be a new camper.
- You cannot refer yourself.
- A new camper can only be referred one time.
- The camper you referred cannot refer you back.
- There is no limit to the number of friends you can refer, and we encourage our camper families to share with as many friends as they can.
- Referred camper cannot reside at the same address as the referrer.
- Non-refundable barter bucks will be applied once Camp tuition is paid in full.
- Non-refundable barter bucks are only valid on-site during the camper’s session and may not be exchanged for cash.
- Program requests must be submitted at least seven days prior to your camp’s start date. The program can be terminated at any time, and without notice.
CANCELLATION / REFUND / TRANSFER POLICY
- Cancellations received 30+ days prior to camp start date will receive a full refund minus the $100 non-refundable deposit + $10
processing fee. - No refund will be issued to registrants who cancel less than 30 days prior to camp start date for any reason other than medical.
- Medical-related cancellations require an appropriate & specific doctor’s note to request a refund. Refund requests will be reviewed by the Executive Director or Camping Services Director for a full or partial refund, depending on the circumstances. If a refund is given, the Director of Finance will send an acknowledgment email notifying the participant of the refund.
- Refunds will not be issued for campers leaving early due to illness or homesickness. Camp Ondessonk does not prorate.
- Camp Ondessonk reserves the right to terminate participation for behavioral issues without camper tuition reimbursement.
- Tuition deposits and payments are not transferable to other campers or sessions outside the current summer camp season.
- Transfers to a different session within the same summer camp season are allowed at any time. If it occurs within 14 days of the camp start date, there is a $25 transfer fee.
NEED TO CANCEL YOUR CAMP SESSION? You must use this online form to cancel your session.
NEED TO SWITCH YOUR CAMP SESSION? You must use this online form to switch your session.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are within 2 weeks of your camp’s start date, you will be charged a $25 switch fee.
Barter Buck Refunds
Any camper with a balance of less than $1.00 will not be refunded. Those funds will automatically be applied to the Camper Scholarship Fund. If a camper has more than $1.00 in their Camp store account, a Camp counselor will ask the parent/guardian during check-out if they would like to donate the funds to the Camper Scholarship Fund or be refunded. Refunds will be returned in the same manner with which they were paid. Camp store balances cannot be left in their accounts.
This does not apply to Layover campers. Unused barter bucks for Layover campers will automatically be transferred to their next session.